Dontrelle Willis

— One of the more beloved players to don the Marlins' uniform has called it a career. Dontrelle Willis, 33, informed the Milwaukee Brewers he is retiring. The Brewers in January signed Willis, a seminal figure with the Marlins from 2003-'07, to a minor league contract with an invite to big league camp. He had not appeared in a Cactus League game for them. Willis became an instant sensation and Marlins fan favorite upon his May 2003 promotion. His high leg-kick and vivaciousness made him a must-watch talent. With a delivery that was equal parts Juan Marichal, Luis Tiant and Mark "The Bird" Fidrych, the 'D-Train' as Willis was nicknamed was among...

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— One of the more beloved players to don the Marlins' uniform has called it a career.
Dontrelle Willis, 33, informed the Milwaukee Brewers he is retiring. The Brewers in January signed Willis, a seminal figure with the Marlins from 2003-'07, to a minor...

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